Mia Jul 03,2023 14055

What is Black FR4（Black core) PCB?

Black Core PCB is a special type of printed circuit board that features a distinct appearance and characteristics compared to traditional PCBs. It is named after the black substrate material used betw...

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Mia Jun 26,2023 8179

Basic Knowledge of Capacitors

Capacitors are commonly used electronic components in modern circuits and devices. With a history and utility of over 250 years, capacitors are among the oldest electronic components that have been re...

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PCBWay Jun 19,2023 10712

What are PCB Teardrops? | PCB Knowledge

Designing PCBs comes with various challenges, including undesirable breakouts due to drill wander, misalignment, and stress concentration. To address these issues, one effective technique is the use o...

PCBWay Jun 15,2023 3395

How to Make a Significant Improvement in Circuit Boards with a Small Investment - Choosing the Right Solder Mask Ink

How Important is Solder Mask Ink?Provides insulation protection;Acts as a safeguard against short circuits and corrosion;Enhances the reliability and durability of the circuit board;Ensures stable tra...

PCBWay Jun 12,2023 19654

What are counterbore and countersink? | PCB Knowledge

Counterbore holes are cylindrical with flat bottoms, while countersink holes are conical recesses designed to accommodate a screw or bolt. Both types serve to insert screws or fasteners, yet they offe...

PCBWay May 26,2023 14268

Multilayer PCB Stack-up Basics | PCB Knowledge

Single-layer PCBs and double-layer PCBs are two basic types of boards that have only one or two layers of conductive materials over the substrate. When more routing space or signal integrity is requir...

PCB Stack-up HDI

PCBWay May 23,2023 4054

Effect of PCB Materials on High-speed Circuits

A few years ago, when discussing signal integrity, the focus was generally on models and software. However, nowadays, engineers are gradually starting to pay attention to the impact of PCB materials o...

PCBWay May 19,2023 6421

What is PCB Bow and Twist? | PCB Knowledge

Ideally, PCBs should be perfectly flat, however, this is not always possible. Bow and twist usually occur. PCB bow and twist are two common types of board warpage that can occur during and after the P...

Bow and Twist PCB Warpage

PCBWay May 12,2023 35555

What is PCB Panelization? | PCB Knowledge

PCB panelization is a technique of manufacturing a collection of PCBs together on a single larger panel which can foster the easy movements of PCBs through an assembly line. Each board in the panel ca...

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PCBWay May 05,2023 21169

What are Thermal Relief Pads? | PCB Knowledge

A thermal relief pad is a technique used in PCB design to reduce thermal stress problems. It includes copper spokes that extend from the pad to the surrounding copper plane. Figure 1: Thermal rel...

PCBWay Apr 28,2023 8252

What is Embedded Passive Technology? | PCB Knowledge

What is embedded passive technology?Embedded passive technology refers to the process of integrating passive components such as resistors, and capacitors, directly onto the inner layers of a PCB durin...

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PCBWay Apr 21,2023 23782

What are PCB Test Coupons? | PCB Knowledge

What is a Test Coupon?A test coupon is a small section of the PCB that is designed with specific dimensions and electrical properties, such as trace widths, trace spacing, and impedance values, to det...

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PCBWay Apr 14,2023 6502

What is a Hybrid PCB? | PCB Knowledge

A Hybrid PCB is a type of printed circuit board that combines two or more substrate materials, such as FR4 and Polyimide, FR4 and Ceramic, FR4 and Aluminum base, etc. Hybrid PCBs are becoming increasi...

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PCBWay Apr 11,2023 34713

What are Mounting Holes? | PCB Knowledge

What are Mounting Holes?Mounting holes are holes that are drilled through a PCB to provide a location for mounting the board to a chassis or enclosure. They are typically larger in diameter than other...

Mounting Holes

PCBWay Mar 31,2023 11024

What is PCB Back Drilling? | PCB Knowledge

What is PCB Back Drilling?Back drilling is a technique used to remove via stubs from the inner layers of a multilayer PCB. Via stubs are non-functional portions of plated through-hole or via barrels w...

PCBWay Mar 28,2023 21667

What is a Rogers PCB? | PCB Knowledge

Rogers PCB is a type of high-performance printed circuit board substrate material that is made by laminating multiple layers of specialized materials together. The material is named after the Rogers C...

PCBWay Mar 20,2023 13715

What is a Backplane PCB? | PCB Knowledge

What is a Backplane PCB?A backplane PCB is a type of PCB that is used to connect multiple electronic devices within a system. It acts as a backbone, providing a central interface that enables the comm...

PCBWay Mar 03,2023 9007

What is Solder Flux? | Soldering Basics

What is Solder Flux and How Does It Work?Solder flux is a useful tool to promote bonding between the solder and the metal surfaces of the components during the soldering process. While solder paste is...

Solder Flux

PCBWay Feb 27,2023 25573

Via-in-Pad Design | PCB Knowledge

What is a Via-in-Pad?As electronic products become increasingly miniaturized, multi-functional, and highly integrated, PCBs need to accommodate higher routing densities. To meet this demand, via-in-pa...

via-in-pad BGA

PCBWay Feb 23,2023 38685

Types of PCB Pads | PCB Knowledge

What is a PCB Pad?A pad is the exposed area of copper on a circuit board, where the component lead is soldered. The electrical connection of all components is made via pads. The design and placement o...